Senior Power Electronics Engineer (Hardware)

JR United Kingdom; Newtown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer in a renowned R&D department. In this pivotal role, you will design and develop advanced power electronics systems, ensuring compliance with international standards. Your expertise will drive innovation in circuit design, while collaborating with a diverse team of engineers. This established industry player offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth, along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about power electronics and eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Varied career paths

Culture of inclusion

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of power electronics and proven engineering experience.
• Experience with simulation tools and circuit design for power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronics and auxiliary circuits.
• Prepare technical documentation and support development engineers.

Skills

Power Electronics

Circuit Analysis

Thermal Design

Mechanical Design

PCB Review

Simulation Tools

Analogue Circuit Design

Digital Circuit Design

Education

Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics

Tools

PLECS

Saber

Simetrix

Pspice

Mathlab Simulink

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Senior Power Electronics Engineer (Hardware), Newtown

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Location: Newtown, United Kingdom

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Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

We take care of the world’s motion. We provide AC, DC, and Servo drive solutions for everything from heavy industry to theatre productions, end-to-end production lines, and everything in between.

Our precision-engineered drives are designed to optimise performance and productivity, creating essential motion for a more efficient future. As part of Nidec, the world’s largest electric motor company, we make the world spin smarter and faster.

As a global business, operating for over 50 years, we have grown into a thriving business, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people and we look for those continuously striving for excellence with the ambition to achieve success.

Summary of Role:

An exciting opportunity awaits to be part of the acclaimed Nidec Drives R&D Department as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer.

The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will report to the Product Development Manager, with key responsibilities to design, develop and implement power electronics and auxiliary circuits. This includes all technical disciplines required to deliver these circuits, including but not limited to component evaluation, circuit analysis and simulations, thermal and mechanical design, and PCB review with consideration for manufacturing requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• To be successful in this role you will have a solid understanding of power electronics.
• You will contribute to the creation of new designs, new product specifications, critical power components, and design and develop analogue, digital, and electronic circuits/systems for power electronics.
• You will be required to implement designs that meet agreed functional design requirements and conform to international EMC and Safety requirements and regulations.
• You will interface with external suppliers and participate in product design reviews while maintaining daily interaction with engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure solutions are a good fit with the drive architecture.
• As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will be managing and facilitating type test meetings and developing test equipment.
• You will prepare concise and clear technical documentation and reports including presenting, discussing, and justifying design concepts and ideas.
• You will contribute to technical design reviews and constructively critique and challenge others’ designs.
• As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, you will guide and support other Development Engineers.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters Degree (MEng) in Power Electronics.
• Proven experience as an Engineer.
• Must have an understanding of power electronic devices, topologies, and control systems.
• Experience using simulation tools (e.g., PLECS, Saber, Simetrix, Pspice, or Mathlab Simulink simulators).
• Have an awareness and desire to explore emerging technology in the field, innovating ways to incorporate that into designs and products.
• Have a working knowledge of planning tools and experience applying planning theories to their work.
• Ideally a Chartered Engineer (Desirable).

We will support you to be at your best in work and live well outside it. In addition, we will offer opportunities for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity.

Nidec Drives will offer you a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive salaries based on experience and the current market rates.